January transfer window signing Bernard Mensah insists frustration is building in regards to his lack of playing time so far at Bristol Rovers – but the attacker insists he is happy to bide his time in hope of gaining regular football under Darrell Clarke.

The former Watford youngster joined Rovers in January after some producing some impressive performances for National League side Aldershot Town, where he netted 15 times in 59 games and notched up 13 assists.

The 23-year-old has played a bit-part role so far, making just three appearances from the bench and featuring in a few development team matches, although he is loving life at the Memorial Stadium.

Bernard Mensah in action for the Bristol Rovers under-23 side

Mensah has big plans to break into the Rovers starting side in the near future but he is more than happy to wait in the wings.

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“If you ask any player they want to play – but it’s good to see how team are playing and the shape and what not,” Mensah told the club.

“It means I can come on from the bench and play in a certain role. But at the same time you want to be playing.

“For me coming from the National League, two divisions up, I have to bide my time, train hard and work hard and hopefully sooner rather than later I will get my opportunity to start or get more minutes."

The former Braintree and Barnet player added: “As it is, I’m coming off the bench but I have to deal with that for now. I think every footballer has been through it at some stage – right now it’s my situation.

“I need to prove to the gaffer my reasons for starting.

“I’ve got to continue working hard in training and play well in the development team games, which I feel I have done.”